Rugby league great Arthur Beetson has died after suffering a heart attack on the Gold Coast.
Beetson, 66, was riding his bike at Paradise Point around 9.15am on Thursday when witnesses said he suffered severe chest pains and ambulance officers were called to treat him at the scene.
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh broke the news of Beetson's death in parliament, saying Queensland had lost one of its legends.
"He was a knockabout bloke from country Queensland, he loved his leagues, he loved his Queensland and his loss will be felt from many,'' Ms Bligh told parliament.
Beetson was Queensland's first State of Origin captain in 1980, and coached the Maroons to series wins from 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1989.
